Ready & Packaged Foods
All →Vegetables & Legumes
All →Desserts & Confectionery
All →Meat & Protein
All →Grains & Bakery
All →Beverages
All →Milk & Dairy
All →
High-protein, high-fat, hearty egg and rib dish
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Eggs with ribs (180 g) has 459 calories. That works out to 255 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.2 g of carbs, 30.2 g of protein, 36.7 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 1.9 µg of B12 covers 79% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
459
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
2.2g
· 1% DV
Protein
30.2g
· 60% DV
Fat
36.7g
· 47% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 2% · Protein 26% · Fat 72%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 459 kcal | |
| Total fat | 36.7 g | 47% |
| Saturated fat | 12.42 g | 62% |
| Trans fat | 0.22 g | |
| Sodium | 166 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.2 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 30.2 g | 60% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
Log this food in EatBetter
100,000+ people use it
📸 Scan the code to get the app free.

| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 459 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 89 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 55 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 80 g | 204 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 255 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 160 g | 408 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 210 g | 536 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 638 kcal |
Calculated from 255 calories per 100 g.
Eggs with ribs is a hearty dish made by serving eggs with cooked rib meat, often together in a pan. There is no single fixed recipe: the ribs may be lamb or beef, and the eggs can be cooked to different consistencies.
Yes, beef short ribs work well in eggs with ribs. Cook them until the meat is tender and easy to pull from the bone before adding the eggs; their rich flavor pairs well with softly cooked eggs.
For tender eggs with ribs, add the eggs only after the meat is hot and ready, then cook over low heat. Covering the pan helps the whites set without leaving the yolks over the heat for too long.
Yes, you can finish eggs with ribs in the oven. Put fully cooked, hot rib meat in an oven-safe dish, add the eggs, and bake gently until the whites are just set; watch closely so the yolks do not dry out.
Meaty ribs that become tender with slow cooking work best for eggs with ribs. Choose lamb ribs for a stronger, richer flavor or beef ribs for a meatier taste, and remove the bones before serving if you prefer easier eating.
Eggs with ribs can be served as a substantial breakfast, but it is better described as a hearty home-style dish than as a single standardized Turkish breakfast recipe. Its ingredients and serving style can vary from one household to another.
Serve eggs with ribs with a fresh salad, sliced tomatoes, or lightly cooked vegetables to balance the rich meat and eggs. Bread is also a practical accompaniment for the egg yolk and pan juices.
Yes, leftover cooked ribs are convenient for eggs with ribs. Remove the meat from the bones, warm it thoroughly in a pan, and add the eggs only once the meat is hot so the eggs cook quickly without drying out the ribs.
It is better to freeze the cooked rib meat before adding eggs than to freeze finished eggs with ribs. Cooked eggs can turn watery or rubbery after thawing; thaw the rib meat in the refrigerator, reheat it, and cook fresh eggs with it.
To make eggs with ribs less greasy, trim excess fat from the ribs before cooking and spoon off rendered fat before adding the eggs. Leave a little fat in the pan for flavor, rather than cooking the eggs in a deep layer of it.
Vitamins
B12
1.89µg · 79% DV
Biotin
23.4µg · 78% DV
B1
0.58mg · 48% DV
B3
7.02mg · 44% DV
Minerals
Selenium
43µg · 78% DV
Phosphorus
333mg · 48% DV
Zinc
3.87mg · 35% DV
Iodine
34µg · 23% DV
Potassium ⭐
387mg · 11% DV
Sodium
166mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 459 calories in 1 serving (medium) (180 g):
🚶
Walking (5 km/h)
🏃
Running (8 km/h)
🚴
Cycling
🏊
Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Eggs with ribs is a hearty dish of eggs cooked with rib meat, often using the juices and fat released as the meat cooks. The ribs may be braised or cooked until tender before eggs are added; the exact method varies from kitchen to kitchen. It is a simple, rustic combination rather than a fixed recipe with one standard set of seasonings.
The eggs turn rich and savoury, pairing with the tender, meaty ribs and any browned edges from the pan. Serve it hot, with bread to mop up the juices, as a substantial breakfast or a filling main meal. It is high in protein and fat and very low in carbohydrate. For a lighter plate, use little or no extra cooking fat and add a fresh salad or cooked greens alongside.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
12.42g
MONOUNSATURATED
15.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.88g
Omega 6:3 ratio 17.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (17.4:1).
Ask the AI nutrition coach — calories, portions, alternatives and more, answered in seconds in the app.
Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.